The Story Behind the Knit

Every Iris & Co. turtleneck starts with fiber from Arles Merino flocks in southern France — a breed prized for ultrafine diameter (under 18.5 microns) and exceptional crimp. That crimp traps air without bulk, keeping you warm at 4°C or comfortable at 18°C.

We work with a single spinning mill in Biella, Italy. The raw wool is combed, spun, and dyed using GOTS-certified processes. The result is a 2-ply yarn with a hand feel closer to cashmere — but with the durability and wash resilience that cashmere can’t match.

Material Specifications

Property	This Sweater	Typical Cashmere	Standard Wool
Fiber diameter	18.5 microns	15–19 microns	25–30 microns
Weight	280g	220g	340g
Pilling resistance	High	Low	Moderate
Machine washable	Yes (cold gentle)	No	Sometimes
Temperature range	4–18°C	8–16°C	-2–12°C

How to Style It

For work: Layer under a blazer with tailored trousers. The turtleneck silhouette gives structure without a button-down. Navy Blue and Forest Green pair naturally with charcoal and tan suiting.

For weekends: Worn alone with high-waisted denim for a clean, minimal line. The Light Pink colorway works as a statement against dark outerwear. For colder days, layer under our Heavyweight Wool Cardigan for tonal knit-on-knit.

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash. Use a wool-safe detergent — we recommend Eucalan or Soak. Lay flat to dry; never hang merino, as the weight of water stretches the fibers. Store folded, not on hangers. A sweater comb removes occasional pills without damaging the fabric.

Merino is naturally antimicrobial — you can wear this sweater several times between washes without odor. Air it out overnight instead.

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